2000 GMC Sierra 2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned Double Pivot
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

CURT 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

554 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C55DR

Price: $1,154.95

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,696.95

Our Price: $1,431.84

You Save: $265.11

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Curt 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs

638 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: 16516

Price: $741.14

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,326.24

Our Price: $1,018.03

You Save: $308.21

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
Double Pivot
15 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Curt 24K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R24 Slider - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs

643 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16566

Price: $1,309.20

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$2,091.95

Our Price: $1,586.09

You Save: $505.86

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
6250 lbs Vertical Load
24000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

CURT 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs

729 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C23DR

Price: $1,137.95

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,518.95

Our Price: $1,414.84

You Save: $104.11

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

CURT 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs

221 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C95DR

Price: $933.95

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,230.95

Our Price: $1,210.84

You Save: $20.11

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
4000 lbs Vertical Load
16000 lbs GTW
Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
Double Pivot
14 - 17 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

CURT 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

513 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C35DR

Price: $1,365.95

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,893.95

Our Price: $1,642.84

You Save: $251.11

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
6250 lbs Vertical Load
25000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned 360-Degree
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

Curt 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch, Custom Install Kit with Above Bed Rails
2000 GMC Sierra2500 LD - 6-1/2 Foot Bed

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

554 reviews

Fifth Wheel Hitch: C16541

Price: $1,239.13

Installation Rails: C16418-204

Price: $276.89

Complete Kit:

Retail:$1,880.95

Our Price: $1,516.02

You Save: $364.93

Fifth Wheel Hitch Specs:

Sliding Fifth Wheel
12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
5000 lbs Vertical Load
20000 lbs GTW
Standard - Double Jaw
Cushioned Double Pivot
17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall

Recommended Trailer Wiring:

Installation Notes:

Custom Install Kit C16418-204

Above Bed Rails

3 Hour Estimated Installation Time

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual

Hitch does not work in trucks with Flareside or Stepside bed

When using a slider with this hitch, the lowest height setting will not be able to be used on the hitch

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